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Video Game Dads.
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Listen to 3 guys in a basement (Adam, Ben and Shane) talk gaming, fatherhood, and everything in between in this Bi-weekly family friendly podcast. Interact with our Videogame Book Club segment where they play and discuss games that are often overlooked. From retro to modern, handheld to console they love em all. Game hunting, collecting, memories, nostalgia, are discussed each episode and with 5 young kids, and 7 thousand games between the guys it's never a dull moment.

41 episodes available.
A new episode about every
18 days
averaging 116 mins duration
.

Join the fellas as we discuss our recent visit to Portland to attend the Portland Retro Gaming Expo. We cover our Videogame Book Club Picks of Techromancer for the Sega Dreamcast and Uforia for the mighty Nintendo Entertainment System.

In this fun filled episode we have a full house, all 4 dads talk Playstation classic, Polymega funded, Beatemups collection, a New Switch on the horizon, plane crashes, Retro expo prep, while we delay the BookClub and talk about an actual book, The Snes Omnibus

In this action Packed episode, we discuss our VGBC picks of Legendary Wings for NES, Jojo for Dreamcase, Polymega, Arcade 1UP machines, Neo Geo Mini, and special edition PS4. We also cover some view feedback and discuss our upcoming trip to Portland Retro Gaming Expo. A little Dadding thrown in for good measure too. Bonus Content at the end: In ...…

In this special episode Ben and Shane share their gaming convention pickups, sales, and much more. From Fatalities to Friendship we talk Mortal Kombat, Rampage, meeting fans, and the awesome Youtubers from the northwest. BONUS Interviews with con organizer Jake Friedel and Kelsey Lewin of Pink Gorilla. Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/videog ...…

In Episode 32, Adam discusses his new adoption, the guys talk about our first swap meet (organized by Michael), we discuss some listener mail, and we dish on our Videogame Book Club picks of Drakkengard for PS2 and Zombie's Revenge for Dreamcast.

In this episode Shane and Ben talk about the glory days of wrestling and the wonder of the N64, Normys Beach babe-o-rama for the Genesis and Hot Potato is another new sponsor, can we just make a Dreamcast episode already? Haha would anyone want that? videogamedads@yahoo.com

In this episode, Shane gives us a wonderful update regarding his daughter's cancer treatment, we cover some of our favorite things, and we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Splatterhouse 2 for the Sega Genesis and Silicon Valley for N64.

Join the guys for another trip down memory lane. In this episode, we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Crash and the Boys for NES and Mischief Makers for the N64. Also, Michael and Adam discuss a couple of big game pick-ups, and we think about our future goals in collecting. Adam's Pick-up Video with Shane https://www.youtube.com/watch? ...…

Join us as we discuss our Video Game Book Club Picks of Blast Corps (N64) and Lone Ranger (NES). We also do some dumpster diving, talk about Date Night at Game Night, and share recent pickups. www.facebook.com/videogamedads

Join Shane, Michael, and Adam for our discussion of the VGBC picks of Kickle Cubicle for the NES and Snow Board Kids 2 for the N64. We talk about Adam's recent trip to Disney World. We explore horrible game names from the 90's. Come join us!

Join four video game dads as we discuss our Video Game Book Club picks of Street Fighter the Movie the game and Astal for the Sega Saturn. We also dive into the topic of completionist collecting for a single system, our favorite gaming peripherals, announce a recently completed set (and a near-complete set), and talk about Adam's Disney World t ...…

The trio is back together again to talk about our VGBC picks of Saturn Bomberman and Extra Innings. All three OG dads are back and better than ever. Find out our thoughts on Nintendo cardboard, and listen to our tales of videogame shopping gone wrong. Find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/videogamedads or YouTube by searching "videogame dads" or ...…

We're back with the first episode of 2018! Join Adam, Shane, and our Friend, Michael, while we discuss our videogame road trip, Christmas, challenges of upper respiratory infections, and pink eye. We also have an interview with a fantastic author, Brett Weiss. Plenty of videogame shenanigans await!

In this episode, we cover our Videogame Book Club picks of Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen for PlayStation 1 and Muramasa: The Demon Blade for the Nintendo Wii. We also discuss some of the best years in Video Game History as well as picking our favorite. We also discuss our newest Pickup of Mario Odyssey. We are also joined by a guest host and Benja ...…

All three guys are back! We discuss our first year of the podcast. Listen to our tales of Videogame Book Club picks, discuss a wide variety of topics, get to some listener mail, and have some fun! Opening and closing music from King of Fighters '98. You can get the soundtrack on iTunes. You need to see Steel Harbinger FMV scenes: https://www.yo ...…

SNES Mini CLassic is out and Shane's daughter Lexi is thrilled. Little Nemo for the NES is really really good. Scalpers are really really bad. Playboy is without its Captain. "It" is worth it to go see. Our new VideoGame Book Club Pick is in. Juicy Fruit is great to sniff And put in your mouth.

Shane returns in this episode! We talk about the new Nintendo Direct, discuss our VGBC picks of Sunset Riders and Double switch, pick a new name for the "Handheld Minute," remember the Dreamcast launch 18 years ago and feel old at the same time, and talk about a few gaming regrets!

Hello again! In this episode, we discuss the VGBK picks of Plok and Android Assault, profile the Sega CD, talk about kids and family, and detail our recent pickups in addition to a few other surprises. Android assault: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4IIn6jlkDM Plok! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7HIihP4Cho…

Join us as we discuss the VGBC picks of Maniac Mansion and Silent Debuggers, we talk about Missouri Game Con and our experience there, and we share the trials of obtaining the elusive SNES classic preorder. Also, a Lexie update with good news! Maniac Mansion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EU0Ml28keg Silent Debuggers: https://www.youtube.com/ ...…

Hello again! In this episode we discuss our VGBC picks of Blazing Lazers and Dragon Spirit. We also talk some Turbografx 16 and PC Engine. We discover Benjamin's blanket obsession. Also up for discussion is our picks for the rumored Mini N64! Did you hear about the greatest prank ever pulled off by none other than Walmart? Support Lexie: https: ...…

Join us as we discuss Starfox 2 and Shadowrun on the SNES, Demolition Man, Timecop, getting lame and buying a minivan, our new "Dad of the Week," John Riggs, and the introduction of our new "handheld minute" segment. Support Lexie with her fight against Cancer! https://www.gofundme.com/Lexies-journey John Riggs: https://www.youtube.com/user/rig ...…

In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the newly announced mini SNES Classic, E3 highlights from the 2017 show, and discuss our videogame book club picks of Wild Guns, and Robotrek for the SNES. https://www.gofundme.com/Lexies-journey

We are joined by Norm, "The Gaming Historian!" Listen to us talk games, friendship, collecting, and life. This is the last episode recorded prior to Shane's daughter being diagnosed with cancer. We are going to continue recording new episodes, and hope you all continue to enjoy them. We wish to thank everyone for their awesome support! Listen t ...…

In short, Shane's 3 year old daughter was diagnosed with cancer this week and is slated to begin chemotherapy and radiation. They need your thoughts and prayers. If you are able, please donate to their fight at: https://www.gofundme.com/Lexies-journey Also, if you have time please send Shane and his family your words of encouragement: videogame ...…

In this episode, we talk about our video game book club picks of Pocky & Rocky for the SNES, Altered Space for the Game Boy, and discuss our earliest console memories. Pocky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXvVSHwqvYw Altered Space: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1x8ewelaOEU

In this episode, we discuss our Videogame Book Club picks of SkyBlazer for the SNES and Harrier for the Genesis. We also talk about our first video game convention, Super BitCon, which was a very interesting outing indeed. SkyBlazer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NQqZ-I6-7A Harrier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_7ajS_yeIg…

In this Episode, we discuss our Videogame book club pick of Zombies Ate My Neighbors for the SNES and dish out tips on game buying and preservation. Creepy PS3 commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqkNPcUMffU How Conker got made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKAbetSJEBk&t=67s

In this episode we discuss our Videogame Book Club game, San Francisco Rush, talk about plans for SuperBitCon on 4/29, detail our recent pick ups, and Ben gives updates about being a new dad! Next shows VGBC pick: Zombies at my Neighbors! San Francisco Rush: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lUjX0_N4FQ Zombies at my Neighbors: https://www.youtub ...…

This is our first mini episode. Adam goes solo for this one to take a brief talk about a little known console from the early 80's, the Vectrex! We'll be back soon with a full episode. In these mini episodes, we will take a brief look at a piece of history, specific game, or whatever else we think is cool. Check out the following links for more ...…

In this episode, we talk about the birth of Ben's first child, the Switch release, Zelda Breath of the Wild, Horizon Zero Dawn, and our Video Game Book Club pick of General Chaos! Next book club pick is San Francisco Rush for the N64.

In this episode, we discuss trials of parenting, our videogame book club pick of MC Kids, a bunch of PS4 exclusives, new pickups, and a bunch of other stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxqp1PPEhzA Dad of the Week: https://www.youtube.com/user/BitHead1000

In this episode we discuss the video game book club game "Eternal Champions," discuss stay at home dadding, listener feedback and emails, and go down memory lane with our favorite gaming magazines of years past (before the internet screwed everything up). Eternal Champions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VEsAIYJYnY…

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